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Gary’s Oak Tree
While perusing the web site of fellow Canadian photographer Gary Nylander, I came across his photo of an Oak tree in Metchosin. “Hmmm,” I thought, “that tree sure looks familiar.” Sure enough, it’s the same Garry Oak I photographed myself … Continue reading
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Black & White Versus Colour
The photo above was shot with colour negative film, and then converted into a black-and-white image with software. To my eye at least, it reads far better this way than it does in colour. Indeed, if I had been carrying … Continue reading
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Don’t Water the Cows
An interesting info-graphic in the current (September 2012) issue of National Geographic notes that agriculture accounts for some 92% of humankind’s consumption of water. And of that, the production of beef requires the greatest amount of water by far.
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Hey, is that a camera?
I have to confess to an almost Larsonesque love of cows. They’re just plain funny. Gary Larson’s cartoons always depict them as having a lively intellect capable of clever invention and sophisticated scheming. But of course, that’s why it’s funny. … Continue reading
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On the Lamb
In the world of common barnyard animals there is a definite heirarchy. Horses are unquestionably at the top — they’re beautiful, smart, and dignified creatures. After horses, next come pigs, goats, and cows. Sitting at the bottom of the heap … Continue reading
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